In January 2001, QIT signed a draft agreement with the City of Sorel-Tracy for the creation of an outdoor activity centre, part of which would be set up on the P-84 site. A partner in the project, QIT also agreed to make a financial contribution of more than $1 million and committed to transfer a portion of the tailings site land to the city after the inauguration of the second phase of the project. With the consent of the citizens' committee and the municipality’s urban development and environmental advisory committees, municipal authorities therefore authorized the expansion of the tailings site. This new agreement attests to the spirit of openness and cooperation that has been established over the years between QIT and its neighbours.